Outdoor Education

At James Hargest College there are a variety of opportunities for students to involve themselves in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Pursuits. View our Outdoor Recreation Course here.

Outdoor Education & Outdoor Pursuits

A Year 12 full-year Outdoor Recreation course

Term 1 – 4 Day Wanaka Camp – Whitewater Kayak/Rock Climbing and Mountain Biking
Term 2 – 3 Day Stewart Island Camp – Tramping & Orienteering
Term 3 – 2 Day Wanaka Snow Farm Camp – Cross Country Skiing and Snow Caving
Term 4 – Single Track Mountain Biking and bike repairs

Other year levels:

• Three day Year 9 camp at Curio Bay
• Four Day Year 10 Camp at Borland Lodge in the Fiordland National Park
• Rock Climbing Club
• Canoe Polo competition
• Kayaking trips & competitions
• Snowboarding and Skiing trips & competitions

As part of an exciting and challenging programme participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain qualifications
• Find out more about themselves
• Co-operate in a team situation
• Show leadership
• Plan and organise activities
• Challenge themselves
• Grow in confidence
• Experience outdoor recreation
• Learn new skills
• Have fun in the outdoors